08th June 2018 10:13:32 Hours
A traditional "Ifthar" ceremony organized by 22 Division took place at the cafeteria premises of Headquarters 22 Division on Tuesday (05) evening with the participation of Islamic leaders of Trincomalee (more than 110 members) of Ulama congregations of Islamic faith together with Moulavis of Trincomalee town“ Kuchchiweli, Kinniya, Muthur, Thopur, Thambalagamuwa and Kanthale areas’ After conducting the Islamic prayers, the formal fast breaking took place by swallowing a glass of water by the devotees.
Moulavi of Trincomalee Jamiyathullah Ulama Mosque and Moulavi of Kinniya Jamiyathullah Ulama briefed the purpose of observing the fast in the Ramadan month in Sinhala and Tamil languages.
Chief Prelate of Jayasumanaramaya Trincomalee Ven. Gnanakeerthi Thero, Kurukkal R Ravi and Rev Fr. Roison Rex delivered short sermons before the prayers.
Chief Secretary of Eastern Province Mr. DMS Abeygunawardhana, Trincomalee District Secretary Mr. NAA Pushpa Kumara, GOC 22 Division Major General Aruna Jayasekara, Deputy Inspector General Trincomalee Mr. R M N G Perera, Commander 222 Brigade Brigadier Deepal Pussella, Commander 224 Brigade Colonel P Ediriweera, Senior Officers of Tri Services and Police and a large gathering of distinguished invitees attended the event.
